Large pillar underground in the mines in Lyon Mountain

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Large pillar underground in the Lyon Mountain Mines. Pillars were left after all the iron ore around them had been mined, to try and prevent collapses and cave-ins. Lyon Mountain Mines, operated by Chateaugay Ore & Iron Company. Circa 1930s. Lyon Mountain, NY. Courtesy of Lyon Mountain Mining and Railroad Museum

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